The Lifesaving Society is a charitable organization working to
prevent drowning and water-related injury through our training
programs, Water Smart® public education,
safety management services, drowning prevention research and
lifesaving sport.

Water Smart Tips for Parents

2017 Maritimes Drowning Report

2017 Canadian Drowning Report

New Brunswick Report

New Leadership Master Sheet

The new leadership system has a new Leadership Master Sheet. Please use this new Leadership Master Sheet
on all new leadership courses you teach. The new Leadership Master
Sheet can also be found in Find a Form along with the "old" Aquatic
Master Sheet which will be retired on December 31, 2018.

ILS Updates Competition Rulebook

The Lifesaving Society is pleased to confirm that the ILS
Competition Rulebook 2015-2019 Revised 2017 Edition is now
published in preparation for the Lifesaving World Championships in
Adelaide 2018. Download the new edition and turn to pages 2
and 3 to see what's new.

Society releases latest Canadian drowning data

The average age of drowning victims is increasing in line with
the aging Canadian population according to the 2017 edition of the
Lifesaving Society's Canadian Drowning Report.

New Brunswick Public Pool Safety Standards

The Lifesaving Society defines the minimum requirements for the
safe operation of public swimming pools in its New Brunswick
Public Pool Safety Standards. Based on research into Canadian
and international standards, and developed in collaboration with
New Brunswick public pool operators and experienced aquatic
leadership personnel, the Society's bilingual New Brunswick
Public Pool Safety Standards provides authoritative guidance
on best practices for patron safety. Use the Order Form or
order online from lifeguarddepot.com.

What's New in CPR and First Aid

LifeguardDepot.com

The Lifesaving Society's online store is open for business. Enjoy
the convenience of 24/7 shopping. It's all here - from first aid
and pool supplies to everything required for lifesaving courses and
training. Visit LifeguardDepot.com now!

WHO identifies drowning as leading global killer

The Lifesaving Society is assisting the World Health
Organization (WHO) to spread awareness in Canada of the first ever
Global Report on Drowning: Preventing a Leading Killer.
The report identifies drowning as a major public health issue and
calls on the worlds nations to ramp up drowning prevention efforts.
Read the Lifesaving Society communiqué.